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NASSAU COUNTYTitle:EQUIPMENT OPERATOR TRAINEE
TOWNSCode:820082 5EC
CLASS SPECIFICATIONPage:1 of 1

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES
This is a non-competitive class trainee position, the period of trainee service shall be one year from the date of original appointment. Upon satisfactory completion of the designated trainee service, which also serves as the probationary period, an Equipment Operator Trainee shall attain status as Equipment Operator I.

COMPLEXITY OF DUTIES
Under direct supervision, assists Equipment Operators and receives training in the operation of light motorized construction and maintenance equipment; performs related duties as required.

TYPICAL DUTIES
1.Learns and assists in driving trucks to transport laborers, supplies, materials, or equipment.
2.Learns and assists in operating small tractor mowers, payloaders, bulldozers, back hoes, and other light motorized construction and maintenance equipment.
3.Learns and assists in operating various types of marine equipment.
4.Learns and assists in servicing and performing minor maintenance work on assigned equipment.
5.Learns and assists in keeping mileage record of equipment operated.
6.May learn and assist in installing, maintaining, and/or removing highway signs.

*TYPICAL ADA ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
1.Ability to learn the care and safe operation of light motorized construction and maintenance equipment.
2.Ability to learn to service and perform minor maintenance work on assigned equipment.
3.Ability to learn to perform a variety of manual or laboring tasks.
4.Ability to maintain simple records.
5.Ability to follow oral instructions.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Training and Experience
Completion of eight grade education.

Necessary Special Requirement
Continuing possession of an appropriate class, valid Driver License issued by the State of New York.

NOTE:Trainee positions are subject to Rules XVII and XIX of the Nassau County Civil Service Rules in relation to the term of probation.

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